Marcelo Balboa: The Stalwart Defender Who Shaped American Soccer
Marcelo Balboa’s Early Life and Career Marcelo Balboa was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 8, 1964. His parents were Argentine immigrants who had come to the United States in the 1950s. Balboa grew up in a working-class neighborhood and began playing soccer at a young age. He was a talented player and quickly rose … Read more
